Thousands of Philadelphians gathered in front of City Hall today to protest the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, taking away constitutional protection to the right of abortion. With chanting, tears, and a great deal of emotions in the air, here’s a look into today’s protest.
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On June 6, Pride returned to Philadelphia with a new organizer. With sunshine, cheers, and various performances, here's a look into the 2022 Philadelphia Pride March.
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Students, teachers, families, lawmakers, and many others gathered on the National Mall of Washington D.C. on June 11, 2022, to protest the recent acts of gun violence around the United States. With chants, tears, and a wide range of emotions running high, here’s a look into the March for Our Lives rally last Saturday.
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Last week, security officers, housekeeping staff, and other Philadelphia community members gathered in front of the Benjamin Franklin statue to protest unfair wages, unsafe practices, and workplace harassment — among other issues.
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Through both rain and sunshine, the Class of 2022 concluded their time as undergraduate students at Penn on Monday. With a little bit of precipitation, the return of former Penn President Amy Gutmann, and many laughters and tears, here's a look into the commencement ceremony of the Class of 2022.
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Spring Fling returned in a weekend festival titled “Revival of the Fling” on April 8 and 9. Here’s a look into how students experienced in-person Spring Fling for the first time in two years.
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To mark the two-year anniversary after students were sent home in March 2020, here’s a look back on the key moments that shaped the COVID-19 landscape at Penn.
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With Lia Thomas becoming the first transgender NCAA swimming champion, protestors and supporters outside the competition venue, and a whirlwind of cheering, felicitation, and controversy, here's a look into the NCAA women's swimming and diving championship.
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Students from Penn and Drexel, as well as members of the Philadelphia community, gathered in front of College Hall to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
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Penn Men's Squash Team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Harvard in their final competition on Sunday, but this did not shake their team unity. Their determination was tangible to the crowd.
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The world ebbed and flowed with its fair share of monumental events in 2021. Riding alongside the waves, the Penn community lived no exception. The Daily Pennsylvanian’s photographers documented the stories of 2021, at Penn and beyond, as they marked history in their stride.
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Philadelphians joined thousands throughout the nation to protest in support of reproductive rights on Oct. 2. Here's what it looked like.
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The Penn community came out in full force on Friday night to watch Penn football's home opener against Dartmouth. The game marked the Quakers' return to Franklin Field after two years due to COVID-19 suspending the 2020 season. Here's what the game looked like.
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The remnants of Hurricane Ida brought severe flooding to Philadelphia on Wednesday night and into Thursday, shutting down major roadways and causing the Schuylkill River to overflow. Here's what it looked like.
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New College House West is set to welcome its first residents in just under two weeks. Here's an exclusive first look at its features.
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This year, Philadelphia saw a return of in-person events and celebrations for Independence Day as the city begins to return to normal. Here's what the day looked like.
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While friends and families of graduates weren't allowed into Franklin Field as spectators this year, here's what the usual commencement honoring the Class of 2021 looked like.
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On May 13, the 36th anniversary of the MOVE bombing, West Philadelphians remembered the 11 lives lost during the MOVE Day of Remembrance event. Here's what it looked like.
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Protesters marched through Center City and South Philadelphia on April 13 demanding justice for Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was killed by a Minn. police officer.
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After over one year without sporting events, the Quakers returned to competition on Mar. 27 under new health and safety guidelines. Here's what the first week of games looked like.
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